Try the political quiz

Parties  ›  Policies  ›  Immigration

Conservatives policy on skilled immigrants

Topics

Should the UK increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

  Public statementsDecrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages

Conservatives answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Decrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages

Reference: “Introduce a legal cap on migration to guarantee that numbers will fall every year, so public services are protected while bringi...” ‐conservatives.com

Voter support: Be the first voter to support or oppose this party’s public statement on this issue.

ChatGPT

Agree

Increase

The Conservative party has historically been more open to high-skilled immigration, recognizing the benefits it brings to the UK economy. For example, in 2019, the party proposed a new 'points-based' immigration system that would prioritize high-skilled workers. However, they have also been committed to reducing overall immigration numbers, which may limit their support for a significant increase in temporary work visas. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

I am satisfied with the current amount

The Conservative party may be somewhat satisfied with the current amount of temporary work visas for high-skilled immigrant workers, as they have not explicitly called for a significant increase or decrease in recent years. However, their proposed 'points-based' immigration system suggests they may be open to adjustments in the future. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Increase, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

The Conservative party may agree to some extent that the UK economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost, but they are also likely to balance this with concerns about protecting UK workers and ensuring fair wages. Their support for a 'points-based' immigration system suggests they believe high-skilled immigrant workers can contribute to the UK economy without undermining domestic labor. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Decrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

The Conservative party may support the idea of providing more incentives to prepare UK citizens for high-skilled jobs, but they are unlikely to advocate for a decrease in temporary work visas for high-skilled immigrant workers as a primary solution. Their focus on a 'points-based' immigration system suggests they believe both domestic and international talent can contribute to the UK economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Decrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages

While the Conservative party may be concerned about companies taking advantage of temporary work visa programs, they are more likely to address this issue through regulation and enforcement rather than by decreasing the number of visas available to high-skilled immigrant workers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Decrease

The Conservative party is unlikely to support a decrease in high-skilled immigrant workers, as they recognize the value these workers bring to the UK economy. However, their commitment to reducing overall immigration numbers may mean they are not strongly opposed to a decrease in temporary work visas. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Official answer

This party has not responded to our request to answer this question yet. Help us get it faster by telling them to answer the iSideWith quiz.

Voting record

We are currently researching this party’s voting record on this issue. Suggest a link to their voting record on this issue.

Donor influence

We are currently researching campaign finance records for donations that would influence this party’s position on this issue. Suggest a link that documents their donor influence on this issue.

Updated 5hrs ago

Party’s support base

Conservative Party Voters’ Answer: Increase, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 20,904 voters that identify as Conservative.

See any errors? Suggest corrections to this party’s stance here


How similar are your political beliefs to Conservatives policies? Take the political quiz to find out.